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Water, Weather, & Climate: 1st Quarter Review
Water, Weather, & Climate: 1st Quarter Review
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1
What does this map show?
high and low pressure systems
cold fronts and warm fronts
climate zones
2
Which of the following statements describes climate?
Alaska typically receives a lot of snow every winter.
Sunny skies are expected most of the week in Atlanta.
There is a tornado watch tonight in Alabama.
3
How did you use this tool during your STEM project?
Measured wind speed
Measured temperature
Measured percentage of water vapor in the air
Measured atmospheric pressure
4
If a block of ice is heated to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, what will happen to the ice?
The ice will change from a solid to a liquid
The ice will change from a liquid to a gas
The ice will remain frozen
5
What causes evaporation to occur?
runoff
heat from the Sun
groundwater
6
How does water change from a solid to a liquid?
evaporation
By subtracting heat
By adding heat
condensation
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When a puddle of water evaporates, what stages is water going through?
solid to liquid
gas to liquid
liquid to solid
liquid to gas
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At what temperature does water boil?
212 degrees C
100 degrees C
32 degrees C
0 degrees C
9
Which word means the same as "atmospheric"?
precipitation
temperature
air
humidity
10
Atlanta is experiencing an area of low pressure. What weather is likely to occur?
Partly cloudy
Clear and sunny with a light breeze
Rainy and windy
Hot and dry
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Which weather instrument is used to determine atmospheric pressure?
thermometer
wind vane
barometer
anemometer
12
Which of the following statements describes weather?
Georgia typically has very high temperatures in August.
It rarely rains in Death Valley.
Storms are expected this week in Florida
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At which temperature does water become a solid?
0 degrees F
212 degrees F
100 degrees F
32 degrees F
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How does a meteorologist measure wind speed?
They use a thermometer
They use an anemometer
They use a wind vane
They use a barometer
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During which stage of the water cycle does water change from a gas back into a liquid?
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
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What is the purpose of this weather instrument?
To measure atmospheric pressure
To determine how much precipitation has fallen
To determine the direction of the wind
To determine how hot or cold something is
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How do clouds form?
After precipitation occurs, clouds form
When water evaporates quickly
When warm air changes from warm to cool
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The temperature in a glass of water is lowered to 25 degrees F. What will happen to the water?
The water will freeze.
The water will melt.
The water will boil
The water will condense
